Psalm 33:2

Praise to the Creator · Psalm 33:1–22
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Translations

Modern
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.
Traditional
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Literal
Give thanks to YHWH with the harp; with an instrument of ten strings, make music to Him.
Latin
Confitemini Domino in cithara; in psalterio decem chordarum psallite illi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings.

Notes

The psalmist urges the godly to praise the Lord with melodies, with a new song, and with skillfully-played music.

This hymn of creation (see also Psalms 8, 19, 104, 145) might be a continuation of Psalm 32. It urges readers to praise God (Psalm 33:1–3), to recognize the power of his word in creation (33:4–7), and to respect the Creator (33:8–11). It gives hope to forgiven sinners (Psalm 32) that they can live a new life in the fear of the Lord and under divine protection.

Theme notes and profiles

Celebration The Creator-King

Parallels

Psalm 148:1–14

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) David Music Musical Instruments Psalms, Book of

Topics

Harp used in Worship Harp: Ten Strings Music: Instruments of Many, with Strings Music: Instruments of Psaltery Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psaltery used in Religious Services